Gab Marcotti says Federico Chiesa and Jack Bonaventura turned the tide for Italy in their draw with Poland, but the first half raised concerns.

Poland couldn't hang on for the win in their UEFA Nations League opener, as Jorginho's second-half penalty rescued a point for Italy in Bologna.

UEFA has charged Poland with fan racism in a Nations League game, while the Czech Republic and Ukraine face charges for crowd unrest.

These are the first disciplinary cases involving Europe's newest international competition. UEFA didn't specify what Polish fans are alleged to have done in Friday's 1-1 draw with Italy, but said the case would be heard Sept. 21.

Both the Czech Republic and Ukraine are charged over pitch invasions in their game Thursday, while Ukraine's fans are also accused of crowd...

Ukraine supporters have flooded FIFA's Facebook page with over 158,000 comments, most saying "Glory to Ukraine," after Croatia's assistant coach was fined for a video in which he used the same slogan.

FIFA hit Ognjen Vukojevic with a $15,000 fine and a warning for posting the clip, which also included Croatian defender Domagoj Vida, after they beat Russia in their World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday.

Both men have played for Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev. Croatia's Football Federation later sacked...

ESPN's Ian Darke reminisces over the 1998 World Cup where hosts France triumphed over Brazil.

Ukrainian goalkeeper Mikhail Gotra has apologised after having his contract with FC Karpaty terminated for cheering on Russia on his Instagram page.

Gotra, 18, posted a Russia flag, accompanied by the word "bravo!" and a photoshopped image of himself with a moustache, contributing to a viral campaign originated in Russia in support of the national head coach Stanislav Cherchesov.

"I've been giving my all to sports all my conscious life," Gotra said in a post on Instagram. "I've always stayed away...